Letters to the Editor
Women empowerment through delivery services
Friday, 26 August 2022
Bangladesh has achieved a lot when it comes to women's empowerment. Various government initiatives are behind the achievement. However, two real sectors that recently contributed to women's empowerment are rides sharing and food delivery services. Before all these services came around, a woman used to rely on their male family members for transport. Likewise, most of the women also depended on men members of the family to bring food and groceries.
Things started to change when ride-sharing services came to the country. It has indeed brought independence and freedom for women. One can go from one place to another safely. A growing number of women are now using the ride-sharing service. Some are also providing the service. The product delivery service boomed during the pandemic. Now anyone can order their favourite food at their doorstep by just pressing a button! Women are now using the service when needed, which helps them to get more time for other activities. The liberty these apps brought to women's lives is truly a blessing.
Mehrin Karim
Greenroad, Dhaka
Mehrin.karim07@gmail.com